$92,726–$157,616 Per Year
At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. JOB SUMMARY Oversees the operations, budget, and maintenance of critical building and equipment, including new construction. Focuses on maintenance of building and grounds of an organization, overseeing staff, and the upkeep of equipment and supplies. Ensures overall operational performance readiness, reliability and integrity of critical infrastructure systems throughout the organization. Manages the supportive services for physical asset construction and maintenance. Develops plans to keep the buildings and surrounding campus at the highest level of reliability. Plans, organizes, develops and directs construction and building maintenance in accordance with policies, procedures, current Federal, State and local standards. JOB DUTIES Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff. Frequently interacts with reporting supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas or customers. Responsible for the management of subordinate staff within a department. Typically has individual contributors as direct reports, but could have supervisory direct reports. Has full responsibility for direct reports. Generally provides input to budgeting and financial decisions that impact the department. Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES Performs installations, preventive maintenance, and repairs on buildings, mechanical equipment and utility systems using one or more trade skills (e.g., electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry) Scheduling repairs, renovations projects, waste reduction improvements, and safety inspections Negotiating with outside vendors/contractors for supplies, repairs, and capital purchases Overseeing services related to electric maintenance, mechanics, hydraulics, carpentry and masonry, substituting, changing, cleaning, repairing and installing pieces, components and equipment Ensuring operating requirements, building codes, and safety regulations are met Develops policies, procedures and methodologies for the reliable operation of the building infrastructure, landscaping and related support equipment Prepares and maintains records of completed maintenance repair work Maintains and reviews vendor designs, blueprints, plans and proposals to ensure compliance with agreed upon specifications Ensures that Federal, State, Environmental and OSHA regulations followed Provides budget analysis for higher management with physical infrastructure responsibility Ensures that all safety and maintenance policies and procedures are followed Maintains working knowledge of all physical systems such as plumbing, lighting, electrical. Researches future trends in the industry and remains expert in the technology Provides technical assistance to other departments Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with staff members in other departments Responsible for the initiation, planning and execution of construction and building improvement projects EXPERIENCE Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience and 2 years in a leadership role in excess of degree requirements. Minimum years of job related experience can include time in leadership roles. Requires minimum 8 years related work experience in facilities management Extensive hands-on experience in large-scale data center or mission-critical environments Deep knowledge of electrical distribution systems, including power redundancy, load balancing, and failure modes Proficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) Familiarity with environmental control systems (HVAC/BAS), fire life safety systems, and building automation technologies Experience with building management systems (BMS), dcTrack or similar infrastructure monitoring tools EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering, Facilitates Management, or related field (Required) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required CERTIFICATION Valid Texas Driver's License (Required) Valid Master Electrician License (Preferred) Project Management Certification (Preferred) Trade Certification NICET, LEED (Preferred) The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. Expected Salary Range: $92,726 - $157,616 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities. ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future. The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path. Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups. The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering. The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.E
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